Join the team!

About the Role

Join the dynamic team at Catholic Education Ballarat (CEB) as a Psychologist and elevate your career!

We are seeking an experienced professional to support students across the Diocese, with a preferred base in Ballarat, although the opportunity exists to work from Horsham or Warrnambool. This full-time, ongoing position allows you to work collaboratively in a variety of educational settings, contributing to the educational advancement, mental health and wellbeing of students alongside dedicated colleagues from the Catholic Education Team.

Our psychologists combine onsite school visits with online consultations, providing flexible and impactful services.

If you’re ready to make a difference and grow your career, apply today to be part of an inspiring educational community!

Some of the Key Responsibilities of this role will include:

• Lead and support whole-school approaches to student wellbeing & inclusive education.
• Provide early intervention programs targeting social, emotional, and behavioural development to support students at risk.
• Deliver professional learning for staff and families to build capacity in addressing diverse student needs and improving educational outcomes.
• Conduct assessments and diagnoses related to learning, behavioural, and psychological development.
• Design and evaluate individual and group interventions, to address barriers to learning and development.
• Maintain student records, provide consultation and crisis support, and collaborate with professionals to inform best practices and school policies.

Benefits

• Regional living at its best with strong connections to community.
• A collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation, partnership, and respect.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.

Key Selection Criteria

• demonstrated understanding of how Catholic ethos and principles would inform the work of a psychologist.
• demonstrated capability to conduct psychometric assessments, analyse and interpret psychometric and educational data.
• ability to foster effective processes that encourage whole-school approaches to educational programs, student wellbeing and behaviour management.
• ability to promote a culture of collaboration high level interpersonal and communication skills.

Applicants will be required to submit:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Response addressing the Key Selection Criteria 

For a confidential discussion about the role contact: 

Tony Perkins, Leader Wellbeing: 0417 007 166

Applications close: 26 October 2025

Guided by our vision of “the pursuit of fullness of life for all,” DOBCEL is committed to inclusion and the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children and young people in our care. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who support Catholic education and value the unique contributions of each person.